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Yogurt-Rice Pilaf

Toasty mustard seed and spicy Thai chiles add distinctive flavor to an East Indian rice pilaf.
Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 1 hour 20 min
Makes: 6 servings
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1cup uncooked basmati or regular long-grain rice
1 1/2cups cold water
1tablespoon vegetable oil
1teaspoon black or yellow mustard seed
1cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container)
1/2teaspoon salt
2or 3 fresh Thai, serrano or cayenne chiles, cut in half lengthwise
10to 12 fresh karhi leaves or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilanto, if desired
Serve with...
Chai Tea Chai Tea
Total Time: 10 min
1.Place rice in 1 1/2-quart saucepan; add enough cold water to cover rice. Rub rice gently between fingers; drain. Repeat 4 or 5 times until water is clear; drain. Cover rice with cold water; soak 30 minutes. Drain; return to saucepan.
2.Heat rice and 1 1/2 cups cold water to boiling, stirring once. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook uncovered 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until almost all water has evaporated.
3.Reduce heat to low; cover; cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let rice stand covered 10 to 15 minutes.
4.Meanwhile, in 6-inch skillet, heat oil and mustard seed over medium-high heat. Once seed begins to pop, cover skillet and wait until popping stops; remove from heat.
5.In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Stir in oil mixture. Add cooked rice; toss well.
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Did You Know?
Yogurt helps to alleviate the chiles' attack on the palate. The next time you eat something fiery hot, remember to either drink some milk or eat a small bowl of plain yogurt to help ease the burning in your mouth!

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 160 (Calories from Fat 25); Total Fat 2 1/2g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 240mg; Total Carbohydrate 28g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 3g); Protein 4Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 8%; Iron 2Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Yoplait is a registered trademark of YOPLAIT Marques Internationales SAS (France) used under license.
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